Rediscover the TOUPIE FANTOCHES of Emile REYNAUD (which original version is no more than two or three known copies in the world) and create your own little animations !

Top flat cardboard, to fold and glue

4 mirrors stickers

2 animated discs

1 blank disc

Instructions in French

---> 1st edition: 1000 copies

Inspired by his Praxinoscope, the Toupie Fantoches was invented and marketed by the French Emile REYNAUD in 1881. As a toy for children but fragile, few copies have survived their hands furiously curious (but so cute !), which explains its rarity today.

The TOUPIE FANTOCHES is a simple toy, consisting of four triangular mirrors, mounted in a pyramid. A disc of 4 drawings are reflecting in each mirror, turning the pyramid of mirrors about an axis (a pencil, for example), an animation appears!

Legend :

Disque = discMiroir = mirrorCrayon = pencil

This top is shipped flat and you will need to bring a pair of scissors, glue and a little patience (mounting in 10 minutes).Two copies of Emile REYNAUD’s discs are also provided: